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Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2011

While the rather unspectacular YSL men's collection slowly grows on me, I am currently asking myself one fundamental question: to shave or not to shave?
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Things & Clouds

Last night I got a window seat assigned. Note, that I don't like window seats, caught in a tiny corner, needing to pass two other people. But: I had the most amazing view and moment in my life. Layers of clouds and the vibrating lights of London at night. Creating the texture of a Versace sequin dress.
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Theoretical Confrontation

Street Failure vs. Akris Fall/Winter 2010

Rumours say that the street has become the catwalk. And true beauty is mostly to be found aside known fashion paths. Well, there is a fine line between felicity and failure. There are always two options.
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Miuccia's Utopia

Portrait Miuccia Prada

"I am attracted to what I hate and what I don't like. I like the battle. I like working on something I don't like. It pushes your creativity and new ideas.... To build on something bad and turn it into utopia." - Miuccia Prada, Arena Homme + 2006
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Group Of Four

Tamara De Lempicka vs. Robert Palmer

Women with sleek hair, smokey eyes and red lipstick - a repetitive leitmotif of timeless beauty. Women who use the definitions of sex as their weapon and source of strength.
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2008

Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2008

Stefano Pilati's severe vision of feminity. Translated via sheerness, volume and masculine references. Subtly, almost inwardly referring to the decade's dichotomy of gender definitions.
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Image credits Style.com

Faded Shades

Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2010

Best hair on a New York runway presentation goes to Anastasija Kondratjeva for Proenza Schouler. Unfortunately, this look only works in a high-fashion context. Otherwise it's an enormous task to pull it off. Who will do me the favour?
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Image credits Style.com

Bliss For Spliss

I'm sorry but I'm having a trash day. And even though I know I am the only one: I love hair colour commercials. There is nothing more beautiful and relaxing.
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Reverse

Photos Audrey Corregan

Haughty creatures turning their back on you, beware of their unreachable beauty. Wing endowed beings with peacock attitude. Too intimidating to face their front.
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Gentle Treatment

Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 & Superbly Restorative Skin Salve

Bit by bit I am developing a sense for beauty products and treatments. Something that should not be missing to complete one's highly valued decadent lifestyle. A Horst is still a Horst, but his skin feels better...
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La Cage Aux Folles

My little birdies Canary and Budgie are famous now. They are posing with Luke! And they look fantastic. I should start a street casting model agency representing birds, non?
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Slugs

I always thought there is nothing more beautiful than a sausage. I was wrong.
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Naked Truth

Photo: Hedi Slimane

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Korres opens Frankfurt Store

Korres Store Frankfurt, Weissadlergasse 11

Korres suncare

Hidden in a side street of Frankfurts new "Mitte" the first flagship store of Greek brand Korres has particularly caught my eye. The store combines a clean, organic feel with a subtle industrial quality that fits neatly with the location. My personal highlight: the wooden pallet shelves with hidden fluorescent tubes.

Furthermore, the Korres grooming line scores with its natural bias and perfect packaging - stylish boxes you’ll want to keep.
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